The Sustainable Neighborhoods Program is a City certification program that empowers residents to come together as "neighborhoods" and take action on shared sustainability goals. In a city the size of Edgewater, a "neighborhood" can be as simple as your block or a few nearby blocks, making it easy to get involved right where you live. 

Applications are reviewed by a committee and evaluated based on the strength and completeness of responses. 

Participating groups are resident-driven, with the City serving as a liaison between agencies while providing structure, support, and capacity to help bring ideas to life. Projects can vary widely to reflect each neighborhood's interest and needs, including:

• Workshops and educational events
• Community Events and outreach
• Hands-on sustainability initiatives

Through their efforts, participating groups earn program credits and may receive designation as either: 

• Participating Sustainable Neighborhood, or
• Outstanding Sustainable Neighborhood

In addition to advancing the City's sustainbility goals, the program helps strengthen community connections and may offer benefits such as:

• City Council recognition
• Neighborhood signage
• Educational opportunities

More Information coming and application opening in May 2026!

Find more program information at sustainableneighborhoodnetwork.org/edgewater

Please direct question to the City Sustainability Coordinator: sshahbaz@edgewaterco.com